The BPRM MEAL Specialist will be responsible for the design and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning initiatives associated with DRC’s Bureau Population Refugees and Migration (BPRM) project which focuses on the inter-relation between protection issues – gender-based violence in particular – and economic recovery of refugees and host communities. In collaboration with the Arua-based MEAL Manager and protection team, the specialist will develop and review associated MEAL strategies and plans, will design data collection methodologies and tools and will deliver trainings and build the capacity of both MEAL and program officers to collect and analyze data. The position holder will furthermore collaborate with DRC’s implementing teams to integrate learning and recommendations from MEAL findings into programming. She or he will work with the project team to ensure appropriate accountability and feedback mechanisms are established and functional in all project locations. Furthermore, the MEAL Specialist will support the Head of Program, Country Protection Coordinator and Research Specialist to integrate MEAL findings into organizational advocacy and to develop advocacy products.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of MEAL Strategy

• Lead on the development and revision of the BPRM-specific MEAL strategy and work plan and associated methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with the MEAL Manager and protection team to develop appropriate monitoring tools, tracking and reporting systems and reporting templates to regularly track, record and feedback all project outputs and outcomes as well as program quality.
• Collaborate with DRC’s BPRM implementing team to integrate learning and recommendations from MEAL findings into programming.

Data Collection

• Develop and refine sampling and data-collection tools using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including baseline/end line surveys and sector-specific minimum standard checklists.

Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting

• Review, clean and analyize data from MEAL collection activities to identifiy trends or issues and to support implementing teams in desiging recommendations and programmatic adaptations.
• Collaborate with the protection team to ensure appropriate data management protocols are in place and complied with.
• Contribute data and MEAL findings to internal and external reports.

Accountability

• Work with the project team to ensure appropriate accountability and feedback mechanisms are established, functional and in compliance with Core Humanitarian Standards in all project locations.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum 4 years of MEAL experience within the humanitarian field
• Demonstrated knowledge of design and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methods required
• Capacity to think critically and produce high-quality reports and analysis required
• Good level of proficiency in Word, PPT, Windows Excel required; SPSS, STATA and NVivo or other software an asset
• Strong inter-personal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to meet deadlines and high degree of autonomy in his / her work required
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Effective Communication skills

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Social Work, Development studies

Languages

• Excellent verbal and written English.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 13th September, 2021.